The best foam sleeping pads for backpacking are made of closed-cell foam, meaning they’re lightweight, waterproof, and best of all, can’t puncture. If inflatable pads have left you sleeping ground too ...

Most backpackers choose an inflatable sleeping pad as the base of their sleep system. It makes sense; they’re the most comfortable option. But don’t overlook the closed-cell foam pad so quickly. They ...

I remember the first time I saw an inflatable sleeping pad. It was on a motorcycle camping trip with friends, and one of them had to run a quick errand into town. I volunteered to pack up his gear ...